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A chat at the airfield turns into a round of “I would never…” and sparks this episode on what I call verbal condemnation.

From “I’d never rehome my dog” to “My dog would never bite”, these statements often hide fear, not fact. I explore the defense mechanisms behind them, projection, denial, moral high ground, and why they sting so much when directed at us.

Awareness isn’t about brushing things off. It’s the first step toward understanding what we’re really afraid of, and deciding what to do with it.

Episode website:

https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/mindset-episode-028-verbal-condemnation/

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We say things like “I just want to get the most out of life” all the time, especially when it comes to our dogs, who already feel like they’re on borrowed time. But when you stop to really think about it…what does that even mean?

In this episode, I follow that thought down a bit of a rabbit hole. What does it actually mean to maximize life? For ourselves, for our dogs? Is it about time? Love? Impact? And who gets to decide whether we’ve done “enough”?

As always, I don’t land on a neat answer, but I do share a different way of looking at things, one that might feel like a bit of a relief if you’ve been chasing this invisible goal of doing everything right.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running out of time but still aren’t sure what you’re supposed to be doing with it… this one’s for you. It's also for you if want to know a little bit more about Dutch scientist Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek.

https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/mindset-episode-027-getting-the-most-out-of-your-time/

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When your work is about helping others, whether it’s animals, people, or both, it can be hard to draw the line between care and self-sacrifice.

In this episode, I talk to Gunila Pedersen, a veterinarian who dealt with burnout, left the field, and then returned on her own terms after becoming a coach.

We talk about the pressure to be perfect, the weight of euthanasia decisions, what happens when clients can’t afford treatment, and how to live with imperfection in a system that tells you to do it all.

How it’s not just about boundaries but about giving yourself permission to be human.

For those who need to hear it Gunila talks about the benefits of using situational meds and about preparing for the real thing by practicing fun vet visits. No, (most) vets, don't mind that you do this!!

We draw parallels to learning languages, taking hammers to fridges and trying to be God.

Whether you’re a dog guardian who feels responsible for your dog’s every mood or a professional in the pet industry who struggles with not being able to help everyone you’ll find something in this conversation that resonates.

Links:

The Overwhelmed Vet Podcast: https://theoverwhelmedvetpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Gunila's Website: https://gunilalifecoach.com/

Get Gunila's 10 hacks ot overcome burnout in the veterinary clinic by CLICKING HERE

Episode website:

https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/039-gunilla-pedersen-on-burnout-boundaries-and-not-being-god/

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It's not my dog's fault I'm sick...
It's not my dog's fault work's busy...

So, that means I have to put them first.
Not make them suffer for my choices.

What's suffering though?
Are they suffering?
Are you?
When do you get to put yourself first?

That's what this episode is about.
I give you some pointers as to how you can question your brain as well as some practical tips.

Episode Website: https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/mindset-episode-026-not-wanting-your-dog-to-suffer-because-of-your-choices/

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Barbara van Rheenen is illustratrice en woont samen met haar twee witte herders Guzzi en Lupo.

Recent schreef en illustreerde ze een boekje over wat daar bij komt kijken. Een boekje met tips over opvoeding, maar ook veel herkenbare anekdotes uit haar eigen leven, en natuurlijk met schitterende illustraties.

Het schrijven van "Wittebroodsweken- Houden van je herder" leverder Barbara een hoop nieuwe inzichten op.

En daar gaat het in deze aflevering over:

- Hoe je je nog steeds flink verraden kan voelen door je hond, ook al weet je wat zijn gedrag veroorzaakt...
- Hoe je weet wanneer je jezelf en wanneer je je hond op de eerste plaats moet zetten
- Hoe het leven af en toe tussendoor komt en wat je dan doet
- Het loslaten van ideeën, zoals dat je hond altijd los moet kunnen lopen
- Omgaan met de angst voor een slechte reputatie in de buurt
- Hoe Barbara's tweede hond haar liet zien dat ze helemaal niet zo verkeerd bezig was
- Of houden van honden niet betekent dat je helemaal geen hond meer moet hebben

Je vindt meer over Barbara, haar honden, haar illustraties en haar boekje op:

haar website: https://www.barbaravanrheenen.nl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaravanrheenen/

Heb je een hondenschool of dierenwinkel, of een boekenwinkel en wil je het boekje van Barbara aan kunnen bieden aan je klanten? Neem dan vooral even kontakt met haar op via direct message op Instagram of via haar website.

De webpagina bij deze aflevering:
https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/038-barbara-van-rheenen-over-wanneer-je-hond-aan-de-beurt-is-en-wanneer-jijzelf/

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In this episode of Ruff Around the Edges, I explore the power of starting with a "no" to gain clarity on what we truly want. By identifying what we're not willing or able to do, we make it easier to figure out where we want to go — whether it’s choosing how to manage our dog’s behavior or making parenting decisions.

I also dive into the importance of listening to your body’s signals to understand when something is a genuine no, and when it’s simply fear trying to hold you back. I give some questions you can ask yourself to differentiate between discomfort that’s protective and discomfort that signals growth, so you can feel more confident you're doing the right thing.

If you often find yourself struggling with the fear of disappointing others or second-guessing your choices, this episode will help you shift your perspective. I propose practical ways to honor your own needs while still being mindful of the people (and dogs!) you care about.

Episode Website:
https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/mindset-episode-025-listening-to-your-no-to-find-your-yes-how-to-heed-your-gut-to-find-that-no/

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Claire describes such familiar themes. Like what it’s like to look back at how her childhood dogs were treated with the knowledge she has now. How she thought she knew quite a bit about dogs until Ozzy came along.


Ozzy was adopted from a charity, who had done a pretty great job preparing prospective adopters for what it’s like to bring a new dog into the home, and yet Claire, like many of us, still underestimated the reality, partly because she adopted Ozzy when he was still a puppy.


She talks about how it was particularly hard to be the one spending most of the time with the dog home alone and to feel like her partner was the one who just got to do the fun things with the dog, and how focusing on relaxation protocols was something that helped really well.


It had also helped to not walk Ozzy every day and we discuss what it takes to break through the socialization that exists around having to walk your dog every day to be considered a dog guardian.


We also talk about how Sarah Stremming and Hannah Brannigan inspired a “shut up and show up” mentality to bring about change in the dog world. About how the one tip Claire has for others is to put less pressure onthemselves: “Noone is going to die.”, and about what allowed her to change careers and move into dog training.

Links:

Claire's website: https://www.motherpuppersdogtraining.co.uk/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/motherpuppersdogtraining/

https://www.instagram.com/ozzyfromromania/

The dogwalking company Claire's partner Matt walks for: https://fetchcambridge.co.uk/

Dog trainer Sarah Stremming:

https://sarahstremming.com/, and

Hannah Brannigan:
https://hannahbrannigan.dog/

Episode Website:
https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/037-claire-martin-ozzy-of-motherpuppers-on-shutting-up-and-showing-up/

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Warning: this episode references euthanasia

What do you do when you have been dealt an emotional blow, and need time to process that, but time is the one thing you don't have?
Because you have to get back to work so you can make rent for example?
Or because you're parenting small children and you're happy to get 5 minutes of quiet time on the toilet?

This episode tries to give some practical tips as to what you can do in situations like that using the low-key of example of getting over a dog training set-back as well as the example of not having been able to rescue a dog from behavioral euthanasia as a dog professional.

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